USS Altair (AK-257)

USS **Altair** (AK-257) was a cargo ship acquired by the United States Navy during the Cold War era. Originally built as the SS Aberdeen Victory in 1944, she was converted and commissioned as USS Altair in 1952. The ship served with the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS), providing crucial logistical support by transporting supplies and equipment to U.S. and allied forces, particularly during the Korean War and early Vietnam War periods. After a decade of service, Altair was decommissioned in 1969 and subsequently struck from the Naval Vessel Register.